Congenital primary cholesteatoma of external auditory canal

Abstract A 2-year-old female child is reported with congenital cholesteatoma of the right external auditory canal. We describe the clinical features, computed tomography finding and surgical treatment. Congenital cholesteatomas can occur within the temporal bone. Congenital cholesteatoma of the exte...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of otolaryngology 2011-05, Vol.32 (3), p.247-249
Hauptverfasser:	Choi, Jeong Hwan, MD, Woo, Hoon Young, MD, Yoo, Young Sam, MD, Cho, Kyoung Rai, MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Biopsy, Needle Child, Preschool Cholesteatoma - congenital Cholesteatoma - diagnostic imaging Cholesteatoma - surgery Ear Canal - pathology Ear Diseases - congenital Ear Diseases - pathology Ear Diseases - surgery Ear, auditive nerve, cochleovestibular tract, facial nerve: diseases, semeiology Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Immunohistochemistry Medical sciences Otolaryngology Otologic Surgical Procedures - methods Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Rare Diseases Surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods Treatment Outcome Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract A 2-year-old female child is reported with congenital cholesteatoma of the right external auditory canal. We describe the clinical features, computed tomography finding and surgical treatment. Congenital cholesteatomas can occur within the temporal bone. Congenital cholesteatoma of the external auditory canal is rare. Generally, it appears in the canal floor. Treatment consists of the resolution of granulation and removal of debris.
ISSN:	0196-0709 1532-818X
DOI:	10.1016/j.amjoto.2010.02.005